Gimhae


Gimhae is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, situated near the Nakdong River.
It is the seat of the large Gimhae Kim clan, one of the largest Kim clans in Korea, claiming descent from the ancient royal house of Geumgwan Gaya. Gimhae is also the birthplace of the late Roh Moo-hyun, former president of South Korea.
The city has a K3 League football club called Gimhae FC. The largest foreign sports club in Gimhae is the Gimhae Semi-Athletic Club located in the Nae-dong neighbourhood.
Image: Tombstones at Suro Tomb.JPG|thumb|Tombstones in the Royal Tomb of King Suro
Image: Queen Suro Tomb1.JPG|thumb|Royal Tomb of King Suro

Administrative divisions

  • Jinyeong-eup
  • Daedong-myeon
  • Hallim-myeon
  • Jillye-myeon
  • Juchon-myeon
  • Saengnim-myeon
  • Sangdong-myeon
  • Bukbu-dong
  • Buram-dong
  • Buwon-dong
  • Chilsanseobu-dong
  • Dongsang-dong
  • Hoehyeon-dong
  • Hwalcheon-dong
  • Jangyu-dong
  • Naeoe-dong
  • Saman-dong

    Climate

Gimhae has a humid subtropical climate with very warm summers and cold winters. Due to the influence of its coastal climate, Gimhae is the mildest region in Korea. The annual average temperature is around 15 °C, and annual average precipitation is 1,200 mm, which is very close to the Korean average of 1,274 mm.

Transportation

Airport

is just east of Gimhae and has 9.17 million annual users. Various conveniences, especially those for the disabled, will be expanded step by step.

Railways

Gimhae has two stations on the Gyeongjeon Line; Hallimjeong station and Jinyeong station. The Busan–Gimhae Light Rail Transit, which opened in September 2011, connects the city to Busan via the airport. It connects to the Busan Metro network at Daejeo, and at Sasang. The closest KTX station from Gimhae is Gupo station in Busan.

Sports

will compete in K League 2 from 2026 season after last play in 2025 K3 League due to switch from semi-profesional to professional team. Gimhae FC play in Gimhae Sports Complex were open in 11 September 2024 with capacity 15,066.

Floricultural industry

Gimhae has spacious flower gardens. Busan and its neighbouring cities have exported large amounts of flowers. Gimhae farming centre exploited to develop independent Korean roses called Spray.

Twin towns – sister cities

Gimhae is twinned with: